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Description of Rhododendron 'Peppermint Twist' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
hyperythrum x Princess Elizabeth |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2¾" across, pink with a white throat and red spotting on dorsal lobe, ages to white with pale pink margins. Trusses hold 12 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-10°F (-23°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves oblong, de-curved margins, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 4½" long, glossy green, retained for 2 years. Rounded, dense habit. Tolerates humidity well. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Thornton |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 982 |
Note: Bloom time and 10 year
height information are approximate and can vary dependent on local climate and
soil conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate guideline.
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American Rhododendron Society |
